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Azinhal - Common Crane feeding area (Autumn – Winter)

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Near Azinhal village is an area with Holm Oak “montado”, rich regarding natural values. This is a feeding area for the Common Crane and the perfect habitat for many game species such as Rabbit, Hare, Partridge and Wild Boar. The “montado” extends to Balança (scale) Mines, witnesses of the ancient mining activity in the area.

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  • Near Azinhal village is an area with Holm Oak “montado”, rich regarding natural values. This is a feeding area for the Common Crane and the perfect habitat for many game species such as Rabbit, Hare, Partridge and Wild Boar. The “montado” extends to Balança (scale) Mines, witnesses of the ancient mining activity in the area.

  • Alentejo

  • Mértola

  • Vale do Guadiana Nature Park

  • Yes

  • Access to Mértola, from:

    - Beja: IP2, IC27;

    - Vila Real de Santo António: IC27;

    - Castro Verde: EN123, IC27; or

    - Lisboa – IP8

    Access to Beja, from:

    - Espanha: N260; or

    - Lisboa: IP8.

     

    From Mértola take N265direction Beja, turn to Azinhal village (on the left). 

  • Nature Park and Vale do Guadiana Special Protection Area

  • -

  • Rural.

  • Private

  • Bring binoculars and a bird guide. Walk the trail PR5 between steppe and “montado”.